Comparison of BMW K 1200 RS 2004 and BMW R 1200 C Classic 2005 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 RS 2004 × |  BMW R 1200 C Classic 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2004 | 2005 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW K 1200 RS | BMW R 1200 C Classic |
| Category | Sport touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,171 | 1,170 |
| Power (kw) | 94.9 | 44 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 117 | 98 |
| Bore (mm) | 70.5 | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75 | 73 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Clutch | - | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut. | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut | Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 285 |
| Frame type | Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings. | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 100/90-ZR18 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 170/80-ZR15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 35 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 135 |
| Trail (mm) | 124 | 86 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27.2 | 29.5 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,555 | 1,650 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 266 | 238 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3568 | 0.1849 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,200 | 1,130 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,250 | 2,340 |
| Overall width (mm) | 850 | 1,050 |
| Seat height (mm) | 770 | 740 |
| Alternate seat height | 800 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 168 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.5 | 17.5 |
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